Is that dog just small, or does it have genetic dwarfism? Here's how to spot the differences, and know how dwarfism and breed ...

Your dog's life expectancy may not be easy to think about, but it can be a necessary family conversation to have. Here's how ...

The research is the latest to emerge from the Dog Aging Project, an initiative billed as the most ambitious of its kind in the world.The project intends to track companion dogs over a 10-year span ...

While small-size dogs tend to live longer, some diseases are more prevalent among small dogs," the authors wrote. The results revealed that infectious diseases, bone diseases, ...

Small dogs are often the most underestimated pets when it comes to behavior challenges. Their tiny size, cute faces and high-pitched barks may make them seem harmless. But the truth is, small dogs ...

Within a species, larger size seems to carry a longevity cost. Scientists have seen this is in mice , horses, and even humans**. The phenomenon is well known to dog lovers: Dogs from bigger breeds ...

If you are looking for a dog to keep your Shetland Sheepdog or Sheltie company, this article is for you! These 7 breeds get ...

Sled dogs usually tip the scale at 50 pounds or more, but Muppy barely hits 18. She isn’t built like the typical racer, yet her name shows up at Midwest mushing events again and again.

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. ... A Mastiff’s pee puddle is the size of Lake Michigan and requires an industrial mop for cleanup.

Santa Barbara Humane is offering a new training class in Small Dog Basic Manners, designed for dogs 25 pounds and under. Classes will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting March 4.

A host of small genetic changes drive size variation in dogs. Alterations in a gene called IGF1 accounted for around 15 percent of this variation . When IGF1 is suppressed in mice, they live longer .